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BG05 KYY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 117,289 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by front flexible exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 116,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 116,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 116,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 115,689 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 115,688 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 115,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,486 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 112,486 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,995 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 108,633 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,953 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 58,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,030 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,922 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BG05 KYY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 KYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 KYY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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